Offer Of Judgment Analyzer in Ohio

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Ohio offer-of-judgment-analyzer: interest rate is 8; judgment interest rate is Floating annual rate per Ohio Rev. Code § 1343.03 + § 5703.47..

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Citation: Ohio Civ. R. 68

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  • Interest Rate: 8
  • Judgment Interest Rate: Floating annual rate per Ohio Rev. Code § 1343.03 + § 5703.47.
  • Interest Rate Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 1343.03 / § 5703.47 (federal short-term + 3%; 2024–2025 rate 8%).
  • Interest Rate Source: Federal short-term rate + 3% (set annually by Ohio Tax Commissioner per § 5703.47).

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Offer Of Judgment Analyzer in Ohio

Ohio Civil Rule 68 governs offers of judgment and provides that a party who rejects an offer and then fails to obtain a more favorable judgment must pay the opposing party’s costs incurred after the offer. The rule also sets out how costs are calculated when multiple parties or claims are involved, including a specific statutory rate of 8% for post-judgment interest on costs. The official text, available at the Ohio Supreme Court’s website, details the rule’s application, exceptions, and the procedure for serving and accepting offers. A verified example below demonstrates how the calculator applies the 8% rate to a typical scenario. To estimate costs in a specific case, use the DocketMath offer of judgment analyzer.

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In Ohio, the offer of judgment analyzer rule is set by Ohio Civ. R. 68. The verified packet cites Ohio Civ. R. 68 (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/civil/CivilProcedure.pdf).

Ohio offer of judgment analyzer: the verified value is 8% under Ohio Civ. R. 68. The verified packet cites Ohio Civ. R. 68 (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/civil/CivilProcedure.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the offer of judgment analyzer calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.